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User Manual
Item No. 8312 / 8313 / 8314
Assortment No. 8303
Ages 12+
Content
Table of contents
Introduction
Quick start
Package contents
Battery details
Battery installation
To install or change
Chatterbot’s batteries:
Important battery information
Configuring your audio device
For PC computers
For Mac computers
Chatterbot™ basics
Chatterbot overview
Chatterbot software basics
System requirements
Installing the Chatterbot
software on your computer
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Content
For PC computers:
For Mac computers:
Connecting Chatterbot™
to your computer.
Chatterbot software interface
Advanced options
Toggling chatter triggers
Important safety information
Using your Chatterbot as a
standalone speaker
To uninstall the Chatterbot software
Warranty information
FAQs
Index
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Chatterbot™ from
WowWee®!
INTRODUCTION
Your Chatterbot™ is a fantastically fun animated computer accessory
that you can keep on your desktop. These highly stylized character
figurines always have something to say about what you are up to -and it’s not always appropriate!
Your Chatterbot features a unique personality and a signature
animation. Connect directly to your computer using the included USB
cable, then listen and watch as your Chatterbot entertains you with
its unpredictable stream of jokes, dialog, and comments about your
virtual life.
You can type in key words and trigger hilarious routines that will
entertain you and your coworkers, or use the on-screen interface to
launch hilarious facts and quips on demand. It can even comment on
upcoming calendar events and reminders. You can also use your
Chatterbot as a standalone speaker to listen to music from an
external audio source.
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Quick start
Quick Start
LED indicator
LED indicator
LED indicator
The Fairy Godfather
Dog/Cat
Devil/Angel
Back of Chatterbot
ON
ON
ON
OFF
ON/OFF switch
Line
in
OFF
OFF
Line
in
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OFF
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in
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USB connector
Audio connector
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Quick start
Package contents
The Fairy Godfather
Dog/Cat
Devil/Angel
USB cable
Chatterbot software CD
Audio cable
• 1x Chatterbot™
• 1x
USB cable
cable
• 1x Chatterbot software CD
• This user manual
• 1x Audio
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Battery details
Battery details
Chatterbot requires 4 x “AAA” size batteries (not included) for the standalone
speaker function.
NOTE: When plugged into your PC or Mac it does not require batteries.
Battery installation
The Chatterbot’s LED will begin to blink when its batteries are running low,
and it will eventually go to sleep if you continue to play with it without
replacing the batteries.
NOTE: Remove any batteries from Chatterbot when you are not using it as a standalone
speaker.
To install or change Chatterbot’s
batteries:
NOTE: Before installing or changing
batteries, makes sure that Chatterbot is
turned off (switch is set to the OFF position).
1. On the underside of Chatterbot,
using a Phillips screwdriver (not
included), remove the screw on the
battery compartment cover, then
remove the battery compartment
cover.
1.5V
LR03
UM4
“AAA”
1.5V
LR03
UM4
“AAA”
1.5V
LR03
UM4
“AAA”
1.5V
LR03
UM4
“AAA”
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Battery details
2. Remove the 4x “AAA” batteries from the back side battery compartment,
and replace with fresh batteries.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you align the positive and negative polarities of the batteries
with corresponding markings inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover and replace the screws that hold it
in place.
Important battery information
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries [standard (Carbon-Zinc), Alkaline or
rechargeable] or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
• Respect the correct polarity, (+) and (-) as indicated.
• Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries might explode or leak.
• Replace all batteries of the same type/brand at the same time.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Batteries should be replaced by adults.
• Remove batteries if the toy is not going to be played with for some time.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from Chatterbot before being charged.
• The packaging should be kept since it contains improtant information.
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Configuring your audio device
Configuring your audio device
IMPORTANT: In order to make sure only the Chatterbot dialog plays through
your Chatterbot (all audio will play through your computer’s speakers but the
Chatterbot audio will only play through the Chatterbot’s speakers) you must
configure the default audio device settings to be your computer’s sound card
on your computer.
NOTE: After configuring your default audio device, regular computer audio
will still play through your computer’s speakers.
For PC computers
For Windows XP users:
1. From your Windows Start menu, select the Control Panel item
2. Locate and select the Sounds and Audio Devices item. The Sounds and
Audio Devices Properties dialog appears.
3. Click on the Audio tab.
4. In the Sound playback area, from the Default device dropdown list, select
the name of your sound card device, click on the Apply and then the OK
button.
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Configuring your audio device
For Windows Vista users:
1. From your Windows Start menu, select the Control Panel item.
2. Locate and select the Personalization item.
3. Select the Sounds item. The Sound dialog appears.
4. From the Playback tab, select the name of your sound card device, then
click on the Set Default button, and then the OK button.
Only Chatterbot dialog should be playing through your Chatterbot speakers
when it is plugged in and turned on.
For Mac computers
1. On your desktop, locate the Apple icon in the upper left hand corner.
2. Select the System Preferences option.
3. Click on Sound and click on the Output tab.
4. Select the defaut audio device that you want to use, in this case,
the Chatterbot.
NOTE: You need to allow the Chatterbot to work with your Mac computer by enabling
access for assistive devices, if not already enabled.
To do so:
1. From the Apple menu, select the System Preferences menu.
2. Click on the Universal Access option, and select the Hearing tab.
3. Enable the option Enable Access for assistive devices.
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Chatterbot software basics
Chatterbot™ basics
Each Chatterbot is designed with a unique personality, remarks and
jokes as you go about your day-to-day computer usage.
Chatterbot overview
The Fairy Godfather
Dog/Cat
Devil/Angel
To have fun with your Chatterbot, you need to do the following:
• Install the Chatterbot software on your computer. The installation wizard
will guide you through installing the Chatterbot software.
• Connect the Chatterbot to your computer. The Chatterbot needs to be
connected to a computer (PC or Mac) via the provided USB cable.
• Start typing away! While you type away in your normal computer
applications, the Chatterbot will make comments on what you type or the
programs you use.
Chatterbot software basics
This section describes the Chatterbot software including system requirements,
installation, the interface and how to use it.
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Chatterbot software basics
System requirements
The following are the minimum recommended system requirements for using
the Chatterbot software:
Operating system
PC running Microsoft Windows XP SP2, or higher (English edition) OR
Mac computer running Mac OS 10 or newer
Processor
PIII 1.5GHz equivalent or higher processor
Memory
256 MB of system RAM
Hard disk free storage space
300 MB available hard disk space
Miscellaneous
CD drive, Internet connection (required for Mac)
Installing the Chatterbot software on your computer
To install the Chatterbot software on your computer:
For PC computers
1. Insert the Chatterbot Software CD in the CD drive (or DVD drive if
available).
The Chatterbot Software welcome dialog appears.
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Chatterbot software basics
2. Follow the instructions that appear onscreen to install the software.
For Mac computers
1. Locate and download the Chatterbot Software image
from www.wowwee.com/chatterbot
2. Click on the Chatterbot Software image file.
The Chatterbot Software welcome dialog appears.
3. Follow the instructions that appear onscreen to install the software
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Chatterbot software basics
Connecting Chatterbot™ to your computer.
In order to use your Chatterbot, you need to connect it to your computer.
To connect the Chatterbot to your computer:
1. On the provided USB cable, locate and connect the mini-USB connector on
the cable to the mini-USB PORT on your Chatterbot.
Computer
mini-USB
2. Connect the opposite end of the USB cable to a USB PORT
on your computer.
You can now use your Chatterbot with your daily computer activity!
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Chatterbot software basics
Chatterbot software interface
The following section describes how to use
the Chatterbot software.
Interface component
Description
Action buttons
Trigger the Chatterbot to make a remark according to the
selected action.
• Factoid
Makes Chatterbot say a random factual tidbit.
• Random
Makes Chatterbot say a random comment.
• Bodily function
Triggers Chatterbot to “perform” a random bodily function.
NOTE: The function and availability of this button differs
according to the Chatterbot character and its accompanying
version of the software.
• Punish / Curse
Triggers the Chatterbot with negative reinforcement and
prompts it to respond to the trigger.
NOTE: The function and availability of this button differs
according to the Chatterbot character and its accompanying
version of the software.
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Chatterbot software basics
Interface component
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• Sleep / Wake up
Description
Toggles Sleep Mode on your Chatterbot which temporarily
stops all remarks and movements. Click on this button once
to enable Sleep Mode; click on it again to wake the Chatterbot from Sleep mode.
Search field
Allows you to type in a term for which you want to search.
Search button
Launches the search engine retrieval of the specified search
term.
When you type in a search term in this field, it will trigger a
Chatterbot remark, regardless of the activity level.
After you click on the Search button, the software will highlight the specified term from the list of trigger words.
Chatter control slider
Adjusts the Chatterbot’s random chatter levels. Move the
slider towards the left for less frequent chatter; move the
slider towards the right for more frequent chatter.
Volume slider
Adjusts the Chatterbot’s volume levels. Move the slider
towards the left for lower volume chatter; move the slider
towards the right for louder chatter.
Advanced options
Allows you to set advanced options on your Chatterbot, such
as toggling your Chatterbot trigger words and plugins. See
the section Advanced options for more details.
Chatterbot software basics
Advanced options
In the Advanced options section of the
Chatterbot software, you can toggle chatter
triggers.
To access the advanced options of the interface, click on
to toggle the Advanced options.
or
Advanced options
Description
Trigger list
Allows you to enable or disable trigger words to be used in the
Chatterbot software.
• Bodily function
Allows you to enable or disable the associated trigger word.
• Trigger word
Specifies the string (word or set of characters) that will trigger
its associated trigger audio file.
Allows you to enable and/or disable Chatterbot components.
Plugin list
• Motion
Toggles the Chatterbot’s movements. Enable the option to
allow your Chatterbot to move when it makes a remark. Disable the option to stop the Chatterbot’s movements.
• iTunes
Toggles the iTunes plugin for the Chatterbot software. Enable
the option to allow your Chatterbot to make remarks when
you run iTunes. Disable the option to disallow the Chatterbot
from making remarks when you run iTunes.
Version number
Indicates the software version number.
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Chatterbot software basics / Important safety
information
Toggling chatter triggers
If there are trigger words that you would rather not have Chatterbot
recognize, you can disable them (or enable them) from the list of triggers; by
default, all trigger words are enabled.
To disable or enable a trigger word:
1. From the Trigger List tab, locate the trigger word from the list of triggers.
2a. To disable the trigger word, disable the option next to the trigger word.
2b. To enable the trigger word, enable the option next to the trigger word.
If you’ve disabled a trigger word, the Chatterbot software should now ignore
all instances that word being typed. If you’ve enabled a trigger word, the
Chatterbot software will recognize when you type that word.
Important safety information
Take note of the following when operating Chatterbot:
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Do not immerse Chatterbot or any parts of it in water or any other
form of liquid.
Do not drop, throw, or kick Chatterbot as this might damage its
mechanical functions.
Avoid abruptly disconnecting Chatterbot from your computer, especially if
the Chatterbot or your computer is turned on.
Using your Chatterbot as a standalone speaker
Using your Chatterbot as a standalone speaker
You can use your Chatterbot as a standalone speaker for your external audio
device, such as an MP3 player or stereo equipped with an audio output.
ON
OFF
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in
Computer
Line out
NOTE: Make sure your Chatterbot is turned on.
NOTE: When you use your Chatterbot as a standalone speaker, you need to make sure
there are batteries installed in it. Refer to the section on installing the required batteries.
To use your Chatterbot as a speaker:
1. Connect one end of the supplied audio cable to the external audio
source’s audio output jack.
2. Connect the opposite end of the audio cable to the
Chatterbot’s audio input jack.
3. Enable playback on your external audio source.
The sound from your audio source should play through your Chatterbot’s
speaker.
NOTE: You can also use your Chatterbot as a speaker for your computer. Refer to the
section Configuring your audio device
NOTE: If your Chatterbot does not receive any audio for approximately 10 minutes it will
enter Sleep Mode. To reactivate it, turn the Chatterbot OFF and then ON again using the
power switch located on the back.
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To uninstall the Chatterbot software
To uninstall the Chatterbot software
To uninstall the Chatterbot software from your computer:
For PC computers
1. From the Windows Control Panel, select the Add/Remove Programs
option.
2. From the list of installed programs, select the Chatterbot item from the list
of currently installed programs, and then click on the Remove button.
The uninstallation wizard will prompt you to confirm the uninstallation. Click
on the Yes button.
When the uninstallation wizard is finished uninstalling the product, the
Chatterbot software should be removed from your computer.
For Mac computers
1. Locate the application file for the
Chatterbot software.
2. Drag the icon into the Trash.
The Chatterbot software should be removed from your computer.
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Warranty information
Warranty information
Your Chatterbot is warranted against defects for a period of 30 days.
WowWee Group Ltd. warrants to the original consumer purchasers that
Chatterbot (“Product”) will be free from defects in material and/or
workmanship under normal use for a period of 30 days from the date of
purchase. This Warranty is in lieu of all other express or implied warranties
which might arise with respect to this Product, including the warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. IN ADDITION,
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED
BOTH FOR PROPERTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FOR
PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGE. Some states do not allow the exclusion of
limitation of incidental and consequential damages.
Should you experience any difficulty with your Product, please return it to
the place of purchase, along with an original proof of purchase, and either the
original box or the UPC Code label from the box. You will receive a
replacement for the Product, or be issued a refund for the purchase of the
Product in the event a replacement is not available at the place of purchase.
Note that this warranty is automatically void for any hardware modifications
(including tampering or disassembly), accidental damage, damage outside
what is considered normal use, or abuse.
This warranty does not cover any hardware, software or other add-on
components installed by the end-user.
Valid only in U.S.A.
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FAQs
FAQs
Q: Why does the LED indicator(s) not light up?
A: Verify that your Chatterbot is turned on. If it is on, try turning it off and
then on again. If that doesn’t work, then try unplugging it your computer and
then plugging it back in. When you plug it back to your computer, the
computer should recognize the Chatterbot device.
Q: Why does the Chatterbot not make any sounds?
A: There are a few possible solutions for this:
- Verify that the mute option is disabled.
- Verify that your default audio device is properly configured.
- Verify that your Chatterbot is properly connected.
- Verify that the audio file associated with your trigger exists.
- You might have an incorrect version of the Chatterbot software installed on
your computer, that is, one that does not match the Chatterbot robot. Verify
that you have the correct version of the Chatterbot software to match your
Chatterbot robot.
Q: How do I use Chatterbot as a speaker?
A: You need to use the included audio cable and plug your Chatterbot to your
external audio source. Refer to the section Using your Chatterbot as a speaker
for more information.
If you have questions that are not answered in this manual, refer to the
Chatterbot support site: www.wowweesupport.com
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Index
Index
advanced options
P. 16
batteries
installing
P. 6
requirements
P. 6
chatter control
P. 16
connecting to a computer
P. 13
factoid
P. 14
FAQs See frequently asked questions
frequently asked questions
P. 21
LED
P. 4, 21
mute
P. 21
options
advanced
P. 16
package contents
P. 5
random
P. 14
safety information
P. 17
search
P. 15
software
for Macintosh
P. 12
for PC
P. 11
installation
P. 11, 12
sounds
speaker
standalone function
triggers
toggling
USB cable
USB connector
user manual
volume
adjusting
volume slider
warranty
website
P. 21
P. 21
P. 18
P. 17
P. 17
P. 13
P. 13
P. 5
P. 15
P. 15
P. 20
P. 21
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Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Manufactured and distributed by ©2007 WowWee
Group Limited. Product names, designations, and
logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of WowWee Group Limited.
All rights reserved. WowWee Group Limited.
Energy Plaza, 3/F
92 Granville Road
T.S.T. East, Hong Kong
WowWee Canada Inc.
6600 Decarie, Suite 200
Montreal, Quebec
H3X 2K4, Canada
Consumer Hotline: 1-800-310-3033
Customer Service: www.wowweesupport.com
We recommend that you retain our address for
future reference.
Product and colors may vary.
Packaging printed in China.
This product is not suitable for children under 3
years because of small parts - choking hazard.
MADE IN CHINA.
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
WARNING! This equipment may experience
difficulty and/or memory loss when subjected to any electrostatic
discharge, radio frequency
interference, or sudden power surge/interruption. The user is
encouraged to reset the equipment should any of these occur.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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